Conservation

Monthly meeting of this bipartisan lobby group aimed at creating the political will for a sustainable world. Info: swetha.kannan@gmail.com.

Join other eco-friendly folks in a casual atmosphere. Info:  Alana Presley at alana.presley@gmail.com

UPDATE: This month's gathering is cancelled due to weather hazards.

Presenter: Carol Spruiell, Texas Conservation Alliance.

The future of wise water planning for Texas calls not only for smarter water use through conservation, but also for water recycling. There are two major ways to recycle water. One of these – filtering through created wetlands -- is already in place just minutes south of Dallas, the East Fort Wetland.

Another approach to recycling water is the use of ultra-filtration. With ultra-filtration, water is filtered through membranes with tiny pores -- a fraction of a micron in size -- that remove bacteria, viruses, and other harmful organisms. 

Our new “Future Water for North Texas” program discusses the options for recycling and how this new water supply option can help us avoid building costly reservoirs.

Free.

Each Sunday in February and March, volunteers are invited to help restore this native prairie.  Come help make seed balls, remove invasive plant species, plant native grasses and more.

 Info: danawilson59@yahoo.com.  Note: This activity will be cancelled on rainy days.

Each Sunday in February and March, volunteers are invited to help restore this native prairie.  Come help make seed balls, remove invasive plant species, plant native grasses and more.

 Info: danawilson59@yahoo.com.  Note: This activity will be cancelled on rainy days.

Each Sunday in February and March, volunteers are invited to help restore this native prairie.  Come help make seed balls, remove invasive plant species, plant native grasses and more. 

Info: danawilson59@yahoo.com.  Note: This activity will be cancelled on rainy days.

Each Sunday in February and March, volunteers are invited to help restore this native prairie. Come help make seed balls, remove invasive plant species, plant native grasses and more.

Info: danawilson59@yahoo.com.  Note: This activity will be cancelled on rainy days.

Why is home energy performance (both the need for and source of energy) important and who thinks so? What's likely to be inefficient, unhealthy, or dangerous in homes that most people don't know about or underestimate? Why is it important, and what's the best way to prioritize and implement energy upgrades and retrofits for existing homes prior to installing active solar or wind? Do "green homes" sell faster or for more money? What are some examples of progress and challenges as the residential market transforms to green building/retrofitting in North Texas? Presenter is Beth Johnson, green realtor. Free.

Dallas County Community College District hosts this environmentally-themed event at North Lake College, featuring break-out sessions and a green expo. Permaculture expert Toby Hemenway provides this year's keynote address. Lunch provided. Screening of the documentary Arise at 1pm. Free.

Dallas County Community College District is currently seeking innovative presentations and poster sessions for the 2014 Sustainability Summit, April 16, at North Lake College. The presentations will encourage sharing and rich discussions for an audience that includes faculty, staff, students, local business and industry and the general community. Topics of interest may include (but are not limited to) permaculture, green curriculum, LEED vs . Green Globes and environmental justice.

Please note: You may be contacted to edit or modify your submission based on content or space limitations.

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to Friday, Jan. 31.

You will receive notification about the status of your proposal no later than Feb. 7. Proposals should be submitted by completing one of the attached forms and returning to:

Info: William Videtto Administrative Assistant, Business Services, North Lake College, 972-2733390, wvidetto@dcccd.edu